In what has got to be one of the more random basketball news stories in the last little while, Deron Williams is making his boxing debut on December 18th against an undetermined opponent. The fight will be part of the Jake Paul-Tommy Fury undercard.
NBA-Boxing world crossover, per sources: Former All-Star and two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Deron Williams will fight on the Jake Paul/Tommy Fury undercard bout on Dec. 18. Frank Gore — third on the NFL’s all-time rushing yards list — is a potential opponent for Williams.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 5, 2021
Deron Williams vs Frank Gore in the boxing ring is just so random, but actually pretty cool.